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Medium Sized Midcentury Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Colonial Transformation
Colonial Transformation
Molly Bachelor ArchitectMolly Bachelor Architect
Photography by Jeff Garland
Medium sized retro roof first floor wire cable railing terrace in Detroit with a roof extension.
Mid Century Chic
Mid Century Chic
NUMI BuildNUMI Build
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature.
Bainbridge Island Classic Rambler Patio Cover for Outdoor Living Space
Bainbridge Island Classic Rambler Patio Cover for Outdoor Living Space
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
A white powder coated aluminum frame with Solar White impact resistant acrylic panels bring maximum light into this classic rambler and provide covered outdoor living space.
Redwood / Cable railing Pacific palisades wood deck.
Redwood / Cable railing Pacific palisades wood deck.
Danny Deck Construction, Inc.Danny Deck Construction, Inc.
Danny Shushan
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Back Patio
Back Patio
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
The bottom steel frame of the pergola removes the need for a center post - taking away any visual obstruction and maximizing the patio space. Photographer: Tyler Chartier
Glen Ellen Residence
Glen Ellen Residence
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature.
PineGrove Residence
PineGrove Residence
FM Studio, LLC.FM Studio, LLC.
Midcentury Modern Deck Surrounded by Nature
This is an example of a medium sized retro back ground level terrace in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Mid-Century Remodel
Mid-Century Remodel
David Henig, ArchitectDavid Henig, Architect
Eric Rorer
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
#Ross_Haus
#Ross_Haus
25:8 Research + Design25:8 Research + Design
The outdoor dining area provides a place to gather.
Photo of a medium sized retro back private and ground level wood railing terrace in Ottawa with a roof extension.
Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized retro side ground level wire cable railing terrace in Minneapolis with a roof extension.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Robin O'Donnell Architects LtdRobin O'Donnell Architects Ltd
Medium sized midcentury back terrace in Auckland with a pergola.
Mid-Century Circular Deck - Fox Point, WI
Mid-Century Circular Deck - Fox Point, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The circular fire pit deck was made to contrast with the angled geometry of the rest of the design. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Medium sized retro back ground level terrace in Milwaukee with a fire feature and no cover.
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
This project is also featured in Home & Design Magazine's Winter 2022 Issue
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back private and first floor wood railing terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.
Mid Century Modern Fencing Revival
Mid Century Modern Fencing Revival
Heath CarpentryHeath Carpentry
Horizontal fencing,clear redwood deck and gate. Galvanized frame with coded and keyed security door lock.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
KTM Architect - Mid-Century Modern Deck in Hastings-on Hudson
KTM Architect - Mid-Century Modern Deck in Hastings-on Hudson
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
This mid-century home's clean lines and architectural angles are accentuated by the sleek, industrial CableRail system by Feeney. The elegant components of the Feeney rail systems pairs well with the Azek Cypress Decking and allows for maximum viewing of the lush gardens that surround this home.
Franklin Hills Midcentury
Franklin Hills Midcentury
Parson ArchitectureParson Architecture
Photos by Michael McNamara, Shooting LA
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Phoenix with no cover.
Kaloko Hale
Kaloko Hale
mahalo halemahalo hale
Brady Simmons is the photographer, valerie Delahaye-Ippolito the stager for Mahalo-Hale. This newly remodeled home needed a free modern/contemporary look, that was both tropical but foster a simple easy living atmosphere.
S&PB Renovation/Addition
S&PB Renovation/Addition
Studio Durham ArchitectsStudio Durham Architects
View of deck with tree passing through. Original configuration and guardrail were maintained.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back terrace in St Louis with a roof extension.
Oh What A Ceiling!
Oh What A Ceiling!
Green Sheep CollectiveGreen Sheep Collective
‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.
Amesbury Residence
Amesbury Residence
Julie Maigret DesignJulie Maigret Design
Rachel Thurston
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back terrace in Los Angeles with an awning.

Medium Sized Midcentury Terrace Ideas and Designs

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor space with a view and if you’re elevated up high then there’s more chance of getting that view. Even if you’re not blessed with a natural view from your home, an elevated space outdoors will at least give you the chance to survey the land in front of you; whether that’s a few square metres or whole acres! A terrace is one way of achieving this as it gives you the flat surface of a patio but elevated; either on a flat roof, as decking in your garden, or extending out from your house at ground level or higher. Whether a midcentury terrace is your only outside space and you want it to function as a garden or you’ll be using it as a dining or seating area, there are all sorts of midcentury design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a midcentury roof garden?

UK homeowners are resourceful when it comes to outside space and will make the most of anything they can get their hands on, so it’s no wonder that in urban areas and cities we look to the roof for a place to get some rays. A midcentury roof terrace can work in just the same way as a decking area, but you just may need a few extra elements to make it more comfortable – a way of shading an area from the sun, perhaps a parasol or sun shade, a touch of green to break up the stark nature of a roof, and a drainage system that will stop rain water collecting in colder months. If you want to create a whole garden on your roof you’ll be a little more restricted than when on ground level. Plants may have to remain potted, but you can find companies that design and install green roofs – systems that allow plants to be planted into the roof surface. However, green roofs can be costly and tricky to install, so stick to pots and raised flower beds if you want to stay on the safe side. Loungers, deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of roof garden furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily; perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to create a larger sense of space for your roof terrace design, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or a corner of your roof garden.

What to consider when designing garden decking

A decked garden area may look simple once finished, but there are so many factors to consider when it comes to putting together decking ideas. You’ll need to think about the materials you want to use, the balustrades or railings you might choose, whether you will have a raised deck and decking steps, and whether you want decking lights.

Which decking material is best?

Composite decking is a popular choice for outdoor deck material because it offers a combination of practicality and style. The boards are made of wood and plastic fibres so that the classic wooden look is kept but the plastic fibres mean they will be much more durable and easier to maintain than traditional hardwood. If you can’t resist the natural look and feel of hardwood decking boards, then yellow balau, iroko and ipe decking are suitable outdoor boards that will give you the classic feel of a traditional wooden deck. Remember, with hardwood decking you will regularly need to treat the wood to keep it clean, waterproofed and to maintain the colour. As wood is usually more of an investment than composite or plastic decking, it’s a good idea to speak to decking specialists or timber merchants because they will be able to advise you on the best wood for your design and how best to treat it. You may find that different decking materials are better to suited to different types of terraces; whether that’s on a roof, in the garden or on a balcony. Whether you are designing a terrace, balcony or decked garden area from scratch, or just looking to decorate what you already have, take a look through the photos on Houzz to find terrace and balcony ideas and inspiration.
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